And in a world where card draw seems stapled to everything and keeps getting better, as with The One Ring, these payoffs also get better just as they are
I cant help but wonder what could have been if the delve cards were printed at a time where they would have to stand on their own for most of Standard without being propped up by fetchlands the whole time
To me, finding disdain with netdecked builds is like looking down on someone playing a precon out of the box: its not my style most of the time and its certainly none of my business if someone chooses to do it
While this can help to keep your Sliver synergies going and make your deck more survivable, it too isnt perfect
Changes in card count over time While the number of cards continues to grow, Wizards has ensured its core competitive format Standard has a rotation of card legality, meaning it doesnt get too overwhelming
I think the biggest thing about this is the utility of what it is meant to counter - namely, Commanders and Legendary bombs - but the biggest thing to consider here is whether or not your deck can make use of the Ring tempting mechanic